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Could New York become home to the U.S. Space Academy? State lawmaker makes pitch

Could New York become home to the U.S. Space Academy? State lawmaker makes pitch

A New York state senator is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to submit the state's bid to host the proposed U.S. Space Academy, a new institution intended to help develop the nation's future aerospace workforce and leadership.
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WorldAtlas names 10 lakes open to year-round fishing

WorldAtlas names 10 lakes open to year-round fishing

A new WorldAtlas report highlighted 10 U.S. lakes where fishing is allowed throughout the year. New York's waters of Lake Erie made the list, though anglers still must follow seasonal regulations and size limits.
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Best fall foliage train rides in New York: 5 scenic routes to try

Best fall foliage train rides in New York: 5 scenic routes to try

From the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes and Catskills, these scenic train rides offer some of New York's best views of peak fall foliage, plus seasonal attractions including pumpkin trains and steam-powered excursions.
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Federal Judge Bars ICE from Deporting Oscar Belgal or Moving Him Outside New York and New Jersey

Federal Judge Bars ICE from Deporting Oscar Belgal or Moving Him Outside New York and New Jersey

A federal judge in Manhattan, U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken, has issued an order preventing the government from deporting Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old man who was shot by an ICE officer in Marble Hill. The order also prohibits moving Belgal outside New York City, Long Island, the lower Hudson Valley, and New Jersey while his habeas petition is being heard. This decision does not determine the legality of the shooting or Belgal's detention but temporarily settles the question of his location and the court jurisdiction for his case. Belgal's lawyers filed a petition claiming ICE arrested him without a warrant, did not initiate removal proceedings with a Notice to Appear, and that the shooting, which occurred with his 5-year-old son in the car, violated his due process rights. The government stated Belgal was moved out of state due to his 'lengthy criminal history and known fleeing,' and he has been transferred multiple times between New Jersey and Brooklyn facilities.
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Restaurant chain closes its only New York location amid bankruptcy

Restaurant chain closes its only New York location amid bankruptcy

The restaurant chain closed 12 locations nationwide as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, including its only New York restaurant.
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T. rex Maintained Human-Like Body Temperature, New Research Reveals

T. rex Maintained Human-Like Body Temperature, New Research Reveals

New research, based on the analysis of fossil tooth enamel, indicates that the Tyrannosaurus rex maintained a body temperature of approximately 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius), similar to that of humans. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the metabolic rates of large carnivorous dinosaurs. Scientists used a technique called clumped isotope thermometry, which measures rare forms of carbon and oxygen in enamel, to determine the temperature at which the mineral formed, reflecting the animal's body temperature. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, analyzed three T. rex teeth from the Hell Creek Formation in Montana, two from an individual named Thomas and one from another animal. The average temperature across these samples was 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit (36.3 degrees Celsius). For comparison, five crocodilian teeth from the same region showed an average temperature of 87.6 degrees Fahrenheit (30.9 degrees Celsius), confirming that the T. rex maintained a significantly ...
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Peak fall foliage in New York: Where to see the best fall colors this weekend

Peak fall foliage in New York: Where to see the best fall colors this weekend

Peak or near-peak fall colors are expected across parts of the Adirondacks and Catskills this weekend. See the latest conditions by region.
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Will Hurricane Isaias impact New York? What forecasters are saying

Will Hurricane Isaias impact New York? What forecasters are saying

Forecasters say its remnants may bring rain and gusty winds to parts of New York later this weekend and into Monday.
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Human remains found near Lake Ontario in New York. What we know

Human remains found near Lake Ontario in New York. What we know

A human skull and additional skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Lake Ontario in Wayne County. Authorities searched the area again Thursday but found no additional remains.
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New York bakery breaks world record for largest croissant

New York bakery breaks world record for largest croissant

A New York bakery has set a new world record with a croissant measuring more than 41 inches long, topping the previous mark from Germany.
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University of Alberta Researchers Discover Raptors Preying on Tyrannosaurs, Revealing New Dinosaur Dietary Behaviors

University of Alberta Researchers Discover Raptors Preying on Tyrannosaurs, Revealing New Dinosaur Dietary Behaviors

Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a significant discovery regarding dinosaur dietary habits, identifying the first evidence of raptors preying on tyrannosaurs. This finding stems from the analysis of a fossilized lower jaw of an Albertosaurus, a type of tyrannosaur, which exhibited three distinct tooth marks. The fossil was initially found by a member of the public in 2022 and subsequently examined by technicians at the Royal Tyrrell Museum before being sent to the University of Alberta. Joshua Doyon, the lead researcher and a master’s student, along with his supervisors, spent four years studying the specimen. They concluded that the bite marks were inflicted by another carnivore, most likely a raptor. This discovery is considered rare, as finding evidence of meat-eating dinosaur teeth on other meat-eating dinosaurs is uncommon. The Albertosaurus lived in the late Cretaceous period, approximately 67 to 73 million years ago, in the region that is now Alberta.